Within

Within the petal the bloom
Within the leaf the tree
Within the stone the mountain
Within the shell the sea.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Slightly Open Clam Shell, pastel, 1926, Georgia O'Keeffe, 1887-1986.


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A Time Past ~ Haiku

ocean breeze and sun
a moment in reverie
embraced by love known.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Photo: Rose Marie Raccioppi, Cruise Ship.

A Haiku Dedicated to Rose Marie Raccioppi by Sultan Khilji

Rivers and rainbows
She weaves in her poetry
The moon and the stars.

Sultan Khilji
Lahore, Pakistan


and a haiku in gratitude

upon my return
a delight awaiting me
lovingly I smile.

Rose Marie Raccioppi
Tappan, New York

Firmament

This ever changing firmament

I lovingly behold

Shades, hues and tones

By the light enfold

Sweeping streaks of colors ephemeral

Etch upon the soul.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Dulcinea, Watercolor, Skyscapes, APOGEE Art, Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.

The Inspiration of the Poet ~ Nicolas Poussin

Who

Who heeds the words of this poet
Who listens to these echoes of heart
Who feels the yearnings and the fire
Who sees the vision held clear

Is it the wind that whispers its own song
Is it the sun that warms and nourishes
Is it the moon that sheds its light
Is it the star that guides our way
Is it the stranger who extends a hand
Is it the child who gives a knowing smile
Is it the soul in its moment of call
Is it God in all present grace

Who heeds the words of this poet
Who listens to these echoes of heart
Who feels the yearnings and the fire
Who sees the vision held clear.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


The Inspiration of the Poet, Oil on canvas, 1629-1630, Musée du Louvre, Nicolas Poussin, 1594 - 1665.

Vista in Haiku Reflection

a palette of light
strokes of radiant array
vista majestic.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


Astronomy Picture of the Day
http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/ap091003.html

A NOW in Haiku reflection

humble be the dark
the majesty of light reigns
crowning rays afar.

Rose Marie Raccioppi


A NOW, Photo, CAR, Collectible Clicks,©Rose Marie Raccioppi, 2010.